As Spring Festival approaches, the flower market has become a hotspot in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province. Local residents are flocking to the market to buy flowers and plants to welcome the most important holiday of the year.

People purchase flowers for Spring Festival in Qingdao, Shandong province on Jan 16. [Photo/IC]

Customers choose potted flowers for Chinese New Year decorations at the flower market in Laoshan district, Qingdao on Jan 16. [Photo/IC]

The flower market enters peak supply period for potted flowers and plants for Spring Festival in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

People buy flowers at a flower market in Qingdao, Shandong province on Jan 16. [Photo/IC]

Customers choose potted flowers at the flower market in Laoshan district, Qingdao on Jan 16. [Photo/IC]

Local residents purchase floral centerpieces as Chinese New Year decorations in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]